Origin
Buckman, MN
Afternoon in Buckman on Friday
Local time
4:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckman, MN to Little Falls, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckman, MN
Tom Fisk
Little Falls, MN
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Trip Overview
This short 18.4-mile drive from Buckman to Little Falls in Minnesota is easily manageable in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads and state highways, with a 33% share of highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, and with no designated stops, this route offers flexibility for spontaneous detours. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, it's an ideal option for a quick journey within the Midwest region of Minnesota.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, blending local roads with state highway segments. You'll experience about 33% highway driving, offering some opportunities for quicker travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on 143rd Street, allowing for a solid period of consistent travel before transitions. Expect the road to shift from more rural or local feeling roads to the MN 25 and Broadway East segments as you approach Little Falls.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
143rd Street is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 25.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Buckman, MN to Little Falls, MN is easy. At 26m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 25): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (MN 27 / 143rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (1st Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MN 25
Turn right onto MN 25
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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MN 27 / 143rd Street
Turn left onto MN 27 / 143rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
1st Street Southeast
Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 143rd Street | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| MN 25 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Broadway East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 93rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street Southeast | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
143rd Street
— 12.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckman, MN and Little Falls, MN.
1
Start on 93rd Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
93rd Street
2
Turn right onto MN 25
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
MN 25
3
Turn left onto MN 27
12 mi
·
18 min
·
143rd Street
4
Continue on MN 27
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broadway East
5
Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
45 ft
·
0 sec
·
1st Street Southeast
6
Arrive at destination
1st Street Southeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.48 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Little Falls, MN
Afternoon in Little Falls on Friday
Local time
4:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buckman, MN to Little Falls, MN covers 18.4 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 143rd Street, MN 25, Broadway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Buckman, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Buckman, MN to Little Falls, MN is easy. At 26m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 25): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (MN 27 / 143rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (1st Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Buckman, MN to Little Falls, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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